409-401 York Avenue – Winnipeg MB R3C 0P8 – (204) 945-6281 / A complete calendar listing is available on our website at:

Tuesdays
October 22 & 29 / Thursday
October 24 / Thursdays
October 24 – December 5
Women Transforming! Ongoing Group
North End Women’s Centre
  • 394 Selkirk Avenue
  • October 22 – Self Esteem Portrait
    October 29: Building Community/Lesbian and
    Bisexual Women
  • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
  • Features sharing circles and hands-on activities to help participants explore ways to heal from trauma and stress.
  • This is a free group for women only. No registration is needed.
  • Children’s program available. Bus tickets and snacks will be provided.
  • Info: (204) 589-7347
/ Separation/Divorce the Alternative Way
A Legal Workshop for Community Women
Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre (FGWRC)
  • Manitoba Housing Apartment Building
    #104 – 3100 Pembina Highway
  • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • This free workshop will cover information on alternative dispute resolution methods including: mediation, collaborative law and other ways to resolve family matters without court.
  • Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
  • Childcare available upon request. Healthy snacks and bus tickets offered.
  • Please consider donating a non perishable food item to FGWRC for women and children in need.
  • Registration/info: (204) 477-1123
/ Free Wen-Do Women’s Self Defense Class
Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre (FGWRC)
  • Young United Church, 222 Furby Street
  • 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (no class on October 31)
  • Designed for women of all ages and abilities, this class will teach basic techniques of Wendo.
  • Pre-registration is required.
  • Monetary donations made to the FGWRC are gladly accepted.
  • Registration/info: (204) 477-1123

Thursdays
October 24 – December 5 / Friday
October 25 / Friday - Sunday
October 25 - 27
Better Fathering: A Fathering Issues
Series for Men
Better Fathers Inc.
  • St. Kateri Parish, 794 Ellice Avenue (side entrance on Home St.)
  • 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • This series is for men who are in a fathering role and are interested in becoming more nurturing and wish to explore constructive ways of increasing their parenting skills and involvement with their children.
  • Confidentiality is assured. Childcare is provided.
  • Registration/info: Paul at: 1 (204) 782-7987, e-mail: , Donovan at: 1 (204) 801-0824,
    Luis at: 1 (204) 268-6009
/ 2013 SAGE Conference
“Sharing Our Knowledge,
Sharing Our Responsibility”
Council for Aboriginal Education in Manitoba (CAEM)
  • Edmund Partridge Community School
    1874 Main Street
  • Come learn and share your knowledge through workshops that include: using holistic approaches to teaching and learning, integrating Indigenous art in the classrooms, among other things.
  • For more detailed information about each workshop, registration and fees visit:
/ Powertalk Leadership Conference
“Follow your Star”
  • Clarion Hotel, 1445 Portage Avenue
  • October 25 – 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
    Welcome & Keynote Address, Welcome Reception
    October 26 – 8:00 a.m. – Registration/Breakfast
    9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Conference
    October 27 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Manitoba Council Meeting for ITC members and guests and installation of officers.
  • The conference features workshops and speakers who bring excellent messages in team building and leadership.
  • Registration/info: Mary at: (204) 275-3231, e-mail:

Monday
October 28 / Tuesday
October 29 / Tuesday
October 29
Women’s History Month
She Has Made the Impossible, Possible
Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council (Manitoba Status of Women)
  • Room 200, Manitoba Legislative Building
    450 Broadway Avenue
  • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
  • Please join us as we unveil our public display to commemorate the month.
  • Light refreshments offered.
  • RSVP is required by Thursday, October 24.
  • Registration/info: (204) 945-6281, toll-free: 1-800-263-0234, e-mail:
/ Lunch & Learn – Women and Retirement: Information to Help You Plan for the Future
Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council (Status of Women)
and Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre
  • Lac du Bonnet Community Centre, 25 McArthur Avenue
  • 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. - Registration
    6:00 – 8:00 p.m. - Formal Presentation
  • Presented by: Tanis Billington, Selkirk Service Canada Centre;Donna Tschetter, Sunova Credit Union; and Charlene Fitkowsky, Credential
  • A light supper will be provided. Registration required.
  • RSVP: (204) 945-6281, toll-free: 1-800-263-0234,
    e-mail:
/ Stay ‘N’ Play Halloween Party
North End Women’s Centre
  • 394 Selkirk Avenue
  • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • This event is for women and their children ages 0 – 6 years old. Come dressed in your costumes.
  • Registration/info: (204) 589-7347 or visit 394 Selkirk Avenue

Tuesday & Wednesday
October 29 & 30 / Tuesday
October 29 / Tuesday
October 29
Building Community
Lesbian and Bisexual Women
North End Women’s Centre
  • 394 Selkirk Avenue
  • October 29 - 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
    October 30 – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Facilitators: Sarah & Sarah from the Rainbow Resource Centre
  • This workshop is an opportunity for lesbian and bisexual women to discuss the joys and challenges of being lesbian and bisexual.
  • Drop-ins welcome.
  • Registration/info: (204) 589-7347,
    website:
/ Understanding Stress Workshop
Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre (FGWRC)
  • 1150A Waverley Street
  • 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
  • This free workshop for women only will cover information on what stress is, the causes of stress (physical, chemical and emotional), among other things.
  • Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
  • Non perishable food items or monetary donations made to the FGWRC are gladly accepted.
  • Registration/info: (204) 477-1123
/ Flea Market in Support of November 9th Remembrance Day Traditional Pow Wow
Indian & Metis Friendship Centre (IMFC)
  • 45 Robinson Street
  • 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • Features Hoop Jumpers Canteen, IMFC clothing sale and more.
  • Table Rental- $10 each
  • Please wash used clothing items. No big furniture items. Create a poster to advertise and set up after 2:00 p.m.
  • To book a table or for more information, call:
    (204) 586-8441

Wednesday
October 30 / Friday
November 1 / Friday
November 1
Healing Through Spiritual &
Culture & Dance Workshop
North End Women’s Centre
  • 394 Selkirk Avenue
  • 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
  • Guest speaker Buffy Handel, founder of the School of Aboriginal Dance, will speak about self confidence, following your dreams, reconnecting with culture through music and dance, and reconnecting with the spiritual side of yourself.
  • Space is limited. Registration is required.
  • Healthy snacks, child minding and bus tickets available.
  • Registration/info: (204) 589-7347
/ Critical Conversations on Sexual and Reproductive Rights Seminar Series – Sexual Violence as a Weapon of Political Control
University of Manitoba’s Centre for Human
Rights Research
  • Room 206, Robson Hall, Fort Garry Campus
    University of Manitoba
  • 1:00 p.m.
  • Guest speaker: Marina Nemat, an Iranian-Canadian author.
  • Everyone is welcome to attend.
  • Info: , website:
/ Lunch & Learn – Intimate-Partner Abuse
in LGBTTQ* Relationships
Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council
(Status of Women)
  • Woodsworth Building, 12th Floor Boardroom
    405 Broadway
  • Presented by: Sarah Dack, Rainbow Resource Centre and Albert McLeod, Two-Spirited People of Manitoba
  • Doors open: 11:45 a.m.
    Formal presentation: 12:05 – 1:00 p.m.
  • Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and a healthy snack provided.
  • Space is limited. Registration is required.
  • RSVP: (204) 945-6281, toll-free: 1-800-263-0234,
    e-mail:

Saturday
November 2 / Saturday
November 2 / Monday
November 4
Fight Fractures With Flapjacks
Fundraising Breakfast
Osteoporosis Canada, Manitoba Chapter
  • Applebee’s, Grant Park Shopping Mall
  • 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
  • Admission: $10
  • Tickets/info: (204) 772-3498, e-mail:
/ Kabul Orphanage Fundraiser
Sponsored by Canadian Women for
Women in Afghanistan
  • St. Andrew’s River Heights United Church
    255 Oak Street
  • 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
  • Features authentic Afghan cuisine and Academy award nominated film Buzhashi Boys.
  • Proceeds support education in Afghanistan.
  • Tickets: $35
  • Tickets available at McNally Robinson Booksellers located at Grant Park Shopping Centre
/ Critical Conversations on Sexual and Reproductive Rights Seminar Series
University of Manitoba’s Centre for Human
Rights Research
  • Room 206, Robson Hall, Fort Garry Campus
    University of Manitoba
  • 2:30 p.m.
  • Sue Frohlick, Women’s and Gender Studies/Anthropology, will talk about “sexually transmitted infections prevention: what is the message?”, and Leigh Anne Shafer, Internal Medicine will speak on “understanding STI transmission using statistics”.
  • Everyone is welcome to attend.
  • Info: , website:

Tuesday
November 5 / Tuesday & Wednesday
November 5 & 6 / Wednesday
November 6
Preparing for a Visit When
Your Child is in Care
North End Women’s Centre
  • 394 Selkirk Avenue
  • 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
  • This workshop will cover how to prepare for visit, fun, playful activities that families can share, along with ways to develop and maintain a working relationship with the agency and foster family.
  • Childcare available. Bus tickets and refreshments provided.
  • Registration/info: (204) 589-7347
/ Family Violence Prevention Conference
Making a Community Connection
The Parkland Crisis Centre, Community Corrections
and the Dauphin Friendship Centre
  • Dauphin Friendship Centre
    210-1st Avenue N.E., Dauphin, Manitoba
  • 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • The conference agenda includes presentations on domestic violence, technology and safety, working with men, women and youth.
  • Agencies will learn strategies and solutions, create and strengthen collaboration with other agencies and organizations. Exhibit tables from various agencies will alsobe on display.
  • There is no cost to attend.
  • Info: Kari at: 1 (204) 622-4620, Jeremy at: 1 (204) 638-5707, Susie at: 1 (204) 622-2081, Julia at: 1 (204) 622-2081
/ Alpha House Gala Fundraising Dinner
  • Crystal Ballroom, Fort Garry Hotel
    222 Broadway Avenue
  • 6:00 p.m. – Doors open
    7:00 p.m. – Dinner
  • Features guest speakers, a steel drum performance, silent auction and door prizes.
  • Tickets: $80 ($35 charitable receipt)
  • Tickets/info: (204) 982-2011,

Thursdays
November 7 – December 5 / Friday
November 8 / Tuesday
November 12
Stress Therapy Group
North End Women’s Centre
  • 394 Selkirk Avenue
  • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Coping with stress is a skill that can be mastered with practice. Come and take a step on your path to tranquility.
  • Registration is required.
  • Registration/info: (204) 589-7347
/ Lunch & Learn – The Red Road to Healing (a program for Aboriginal women who have experienced domestic violence)
Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council
(Status of Women)
  • Basement Level, 401 York Avenue
    Norquay Building Auditorium
  • Doors open: 11:45 a.m.
    Formal presentation: 12:05 – 1:00 p.m.
  • Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and a healthy snack provided.
  • Registration is required.
  • RSVP: (204) 945-6281, toll-free: 1-800-263-0234, e-mail:
/ Special Screening of Because Our Cause is Just, a New Documentary on the Backlash Against Women’s Rights Post-Arab Spring
Institute for International Women’s Rights – Manitoba
  • University Women’s Club, 54 West Gate
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • The 40 minute film will be followed by a panel discussion, moderated by Ariana Yaftali, about the critical link between women’s rights and democracy and how we can be engaged in these issues.
  • All are welcome.
  • Info:
    InstituteInternationalWomensRightsManitoba

DID YOU KNOW …

Family Violence Lunch & Learn Series: To markDomestic Violence Prevention Month, Manitoba Status of Women is hosting a series of lunch and learns throughout November. Join us to learn more about:

  • November 1st: intimate-partner abuse in LGBTTQ* relationships, 12th Floor Boardroom, 405 Broadway (Woodsworth Building)
  • November 8th: The Red Road to Healing (a program for Aboriginal women who have experienced domestic violence), Basement Level, 401 York Avenue (Norquay Building Auditorium)
  • November 15th: ‘honour’-based family violence, Basement Level, 401 York Avenue (Norquay Building Auditorium)
  • November 19th: healthy masculinity programs, Basement Level, 401 York Avenue (Norquay Building Auditorium)
  • November 29th: enthusiastic consent, Basement Level, 401 York Avenue (Norquay Building Auditorium)

For each lunch and learn, the doors open at 11:45 a.m., with the formal presentation from 12:05 – 1:00 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and snacks will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, contact Manitoba Status of Women at or by phone at (204) 945-6281.